Adam Levitan

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Week 16 Injury Questions

Here at Rotoworld, our goal is to get you the information and analysis that you need to win fantasy championships. So congratulations to all of you that made it here and best of luck – we’re rooting for you.

As we get set for kickoff, we’ll be scouring the league for nuggets and will post it on our relentless News Page. We’ve also got rankings from Chris Wesseling/Mike Clay here and Evan Silva’s ridiculously mind-blowing Matchup Column here. Inside the Season Pass, you’ll find flex rankings and exact projections for every player. If you want to draft a new team just for this week, check out SnapDraft.

SAINTS at COWBOYS* Chris Ivory (hamstring) appears headed for a game-time call. If he plays, Mark Ingram’s role will be decreased. * Dez Bryant’s finger should feel a little better for this dream matchup.

REDSKINS at EAGLES* LeSean McCoy (concussion) is back and will start. Expect a 60-40 split with Bryce Brown. * Robert Griffin III (knee) has full clearance. He’s impossible to sit after torching the Eagles for four touchdowns and no picks the last time they met. * Brent Celek (concussion) is back and will start. Clay Harbor (back) is done for the year.

RAMS at BUCS* Steven Jackson was sick this week and missed a couple practices, but he’s fine.

GIANTS at RAVENS* Ahmad Bradshaw (knee) is tentatively expected to play. Expect a relatively even timeshare with David Wilson. * Torrey Smith (concussion) is expected to get full clearance before kickoff. He’s a high-upside play in a potential shootout. * Hakeem Nicks (knee) hasn’t been 100 percent in weeks, but hasn’t missed a game. Nothing new this week. * Ed Dickson (knee) is back, but he won’t cut into Dennis Pitta’s snaps too much.

BEARS at CARDINALS* Earl Bennett (concussion) is still awaiting clearance. Even if he gets it, Alshon Jeffery is a better desperation flier. * Early Doucet (concussion) is out.* Rob Housler (knee) should play through a questionable tag, but he can’t be trusted just like all the Cards’ pass-catchers.

SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL49ERS at SEAHAWKS* Mario Manningham (shoulder) appears headed for a game-time call. He’s not worth waiting for. * Sidney Rice (knee) is officially a game-time call as well. He’ll probably play, but is a weak option at less than 100 percent in a potentially low-scoring game.

MY TOUGHEST DECISION OF THE WEEKThe inconsistency and mediocrity at the tight end position has been extremely difficult to manage all year. So it’s no surprise that it is where my toughest decision of Super Bowl week come in.

My decision came down to Dennis Pitta or Tony Scheffler. I hate “chasing” points from the previous week, but I’ve still chosen to go with Pitta.

Over the last two weeks, Scheffler has predictably drawn 17 targets as the No. 2 option in the Lions’ pass-heavy scheme. But he’s turned that into just six catches, 56 yards and one touchdown. He’s having trouble getting open.

Pitta, meanwhile, is a major beneficiary of the Ravens’ more up-tempo scheme and the change to Jim Caldwell at offensive coordinator. He’s also more explosive and athletic than Scheffler. It’s a roll of the dice weekly at tight end, so I’ll gladly tag the guy with the higher ceiling.

SURVIVOR PICK OF THE WEEKIf you’re still in Survivor, consider yourself a genius. You certainly don’t need help from the likes of me, someone that has been out for weeks.

Perhaps my greatest service at this point can be suggesting a spot to avoid. Last week, I guessed that the Cardinals would show up against the Lions. This week, I think the Redskins are a team I would try not to use. The Eagles’ players genuinely like and feel badly for coach Andy Reid. Expect them to come up with a rousing effort in Reid’s final home game. I’d feel much better using the Panthers, a team most people still alive probably have in the chamber.

Here at Rotoworld, our goal is to get you the information and analysis that you need to win fantasy championships. So congratulations to all of you that made it here and best of luck – we’re rooting for you.

As we get set for kickoff, we’ll be scouring the league for nuggets and will post it on our relentless News Page. We’ve also got rankings from Chris Wesseling/Mike Clay here and Evan Silva’s ridiculously mind-blowing Matchup Column here. Inside the Season Pass, you’ll find flex rankings and exact projections for every player. If you want to draft a new team just for this week, check out SnapDraft.

SAINTS at COWBOYS* Chris Ivory (hamstring) appears headed for a game-time call. If he plays, Mark Ingram’s role will be decreased. * Dez Bryant’s finger should feel a little better for this dream matchup.

REDSKINS at EAGLES* LeSean McCoy (concussion) is back and will start. Expect a 60-40 split with Bryce Brown. * Robert Griffin III (knee) has full clearance. He’s impossible to sit after torching the Eagles for four touchdowns and no picks the last time they met. * Brent Celek (concussion) is back and will start. Clay Harbor (back) is done for the year.

RAMS at BUCS* Steven Jackson was sick this week and missed a couple practices, but he’s fine.

GIANTS at RAVENS* Ahmad Bradshaw (knee) is tentatively expected to play. Expect a relatively even timeshare with David Wilson. * Torrey Smith (concussion) is expected to get full clearance before kickoff. He’s a high-upside play in a potential shootout. * Hakeem Nicks (knee) hasn’t been 100 percent in weeks, but hasn’t missed a game. Nothing new this week. * Ed Dickson (knee) is back, but he won’t cut into Dennis Pitta’s snaps too much.

BEARS at CARDINALS* Earl Bennett (concussion) is still awaiting clearance. Even if he gets it, Alshon Jeffery is a better desperation flier. * Early Doucet (concussion) is out.* Rob Housler (knee) should play through a questionable tag, but he can’t be trusted just like all the Cards’ pass-catchers.

SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL49ERS at SEAHAWKS* Mario Manningham (shoulder) appears headed for a game-time call. He’s not worth waiting for. * Sidney Rice (knee) is officially a game-time call as well. He’ll probably play, but is a weak option at less than 100 percent in a potentially low-scoring game.

MY TOUGHEST DECISION OF THE WEEKThe inconsistency and mediocrity at the tight end position has been extremely difficult to manage all year. So it’s no surprise that it is where my toughest decision of Super Bowl week come in.

My decision came down to Dennis Pitta or Tony Scheffler. I hate “chasing” points from the previous week, but I’ve still chosen to go with Pitta.

Over the last two weeks, Scheffler has predictably drawn 17 targets as the No. 2 option in the Lions’ pass-heavy scheme. But he’s turned that into just six catches, 56 yards and one touchdown. He’s having trouble getting open.

Pitta, meanwhile, is a major beneficiary of the Ravens’ more up-tempo scheme and the change to Jim Caldwell at offensive coordinator. He’s also more explosive and athletic than Scheffler. It’s a roll of the dice weekly at tight end, so I’ll gladly tag the guy with the higher ceiling.

SURVIVOR PICK OF THE WEEKIf you’re still in Survivor, consider yourself a genius. You certainly don’t need help from the likes of me, someone that has been out for weeks.

Perhaps my greatest service at this point can be suggesting a spot to avoid. Last week, I guessed that the Cardinals would show up against the Lions. This week, I think the Redskins are a team I would try not to use. The Eagles’ players genuinely like and feel badly for coach Andy Reid. Expect them to come up with a rousing effort in Reid’s final home game. I’d feel much better using the Panthers, a team most people still alive probably have in the chamber.

Adam Levitan is in his sixth season covering football and basketball for Rotoworld. He won the Fantasy Sports Writers Association award for Best Series in 2011 and 2009, and ESPN's overall fantasy football title in 2000. Find him on Twitter.Email :Adam Levitan